Albright Knot Tying Form a loop in one line (gold, thicker if unequal). Pass the end of t...
Albright Knot
Arbor Knot (Canadian Jam Knot)
Arbor Knot (Canadian Jam Knot) Tying Pass the fishing line round the arbor. With the free end, tie an overhand ...
Monday, November 28, 2016
Arbor Knot (Canadian Jam Knot)
Arbor Knot (Canadian Jam Knot) Tying
Pass the fishing line round the arbor. With the free end, tie an overhand knot around the line. Then tie a second overhand knot in the free end to act as a stopper. Finally, slide the knots down tight against the arbor.
Arbor Knot Details
Uses: The Arbor Knot is used to attach the fishing line to the "Arbor" or "Spool Center". In fact the Arbor Knot is really based on a noose knot and, therefore, pulling tightens it. The same knot is used in Bushcraft under the name Canadian Jam Knot where a light rope, e.g., paracord, is being used to compress a load such as a sleeping bag or is used as the first step in creating a lashing.
Tying it: When the Arbor is accessible, the easiest way to tie the Arbor knot is to create a Noose, drop it on the Arbor and pull it to tighten it. If you make a Slip Knot by mistake it will just pull undone. Alternatively, as shown in the animation, first pass the free end around the Arbor or the load; then use the free end to tie the first overhand knot around the line.
Second Overhand Knot: The extra Overhand Knot in the Tag End is tied close beside the first one. It is essential: as the knot is tightened it snugs down against the Arbor.
Improved Version: Some fishermen wind the loop two or three times around the Arbor before making the first Half Hitch. This increases the friction, which may be useful on a highly polished reel. The direction of these turns is critical. They should be wrapped as though tying a Tensionless Knot: rotating the reel should tighten the wraps.
Advantages: The Arbor (Canadian Jam) Knot) is simple, easily learned and effective.
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Albright Knot
Albright Knot Tying
Form a loop in one line (gold, thicker if unequal). Pass the end of the other (blue, thinner) line through the loop and wrap it neatly around itself and the loop 10 times. Then pass the end back through the loop next to itself. Lubricate, pull the knot tight, and trim the ends.
Albright Knot Details
Uses: The Albright Knot is a versatile knot that has a wide range of uses. It is only moderately easy to tie but it is suitable for joining different types of fishing line, e.g : Monofilament to Braided, or Braided to Wire.
It is also useful when joining monofilaments with markedly different diameters. It is commonly used to join the fly line to the backing line but can be used whenever you wish to join two fishing lines together.
Tying it: The initial loop is made in the larger line. It is important to wind the loops neatly round this loop. It helps to hold the loops under your fingers as you wind the line on.
Advantages: The Albright is well suited to slide readily through the guides when a fish pulls out enough line to reach your backing. Some anglers coat the knot with a rubber-based cement to make it even smoother and more secure.
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